Margaret Belton and Mika Anami (l to r) of San Francisco dance in the Grand Ballroom while returns by County are shown on the screens set up in the room during the No on 8 party at the Westin St. Francis on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

Supervisor Bevan Dufty addresses the crowd gathered on Castro Street as the opponents of Proposition 8 concede that the measure banning same sex marriages would eventually pass. With a mixture of happiness and sadness, a crowd on Castro Street in San Francisco, Calif., celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the presidency while Proposition 8 was winning in the late hours of election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Supporters and members of Protect Marriage.com-Yes on Proposition 8 listen to Frank Schubert announce victory at the Sacramento Hyatt Hotel in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Photo: Kim Komenich, The Chronicle

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With a mixture of happiness and sadness, a crowd on Castro Street in San Francisco, Calif., celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the presidency while Proposition 8 was winning in the late hours of election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

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With a mixture of happiness and sadness, a crowd on Castro Street in San Francisco, Calif., celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the presidency while Proposition 8 was winning in the late hours of election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus waves a rainbow flag on the edge of Union Square on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle

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After Sen. Barack Obama wins the presidential race, Randy Lerner (l) and Kim Boyd (c), members of the San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus, sing together in Union Square on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif. as they await word about Prop. 8.

Timur Murtazin, 8, sits atop the shoulders of his step-father Raffaele Lodice as they cheer the announcement of President Elect Barack Obama in Union Square on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

Jennifer Vuong and other supporters of Barack Obama cheer while watching the announcement of his victory during an Obama victory party at Mezzanine in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Tera Ragan gets a hug from Phillip Taylor-Parker while watching the announcement of Barack Obama's win along with other supporters, including Nienke Venema (right) at an Obama victory party at Mezzanine in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Robbie O'Donnell, left, gets a kiss from his friend, Neil Nelson upon hearing that Barack Obama won the presidency. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Robbie O'Donnell, waves an american flag at the intersection of 18th and Castro Streets in San Franciso, as a celebration broke out upon the news that Barack Obama won the presidency. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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An SFPD officer barricades the intersection of 18th and Castro Streets as a celebration begins when Barack Obama won the presidency of the United States. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Joe Durso of Sonoma County hands out No on 8 stickers to passersby at the intersetion of Market and Castro Streets on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Reaction to Proposition 8 in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Jason Lloyd, of San Francisco, prompts drivers to honk against Proposition 8 at the intersection of Castro Street and Market Street. He had been out at the intersection for 10 hours that day. Reaction to Proposition 8 in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Brennan Kreller, rear, and Steve Merlo react to the announcement that Barack Obama won the presidency. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Joe Roa reacts to Barack Obama's victory at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Bonnie Gillson, left, hugs her sister, Cheryl Gillson upon hearing that Barack Obama won the presidency at the intersection of Castro and 18th Streets. Reaction to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in the Castro District of San Francisco, Calif., on election night, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks at the "No on 8" party at the Westin St. Francis on Tuesday.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

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Mayor Gavin Newsom takes the stage to speak at the No on 8 party at the Westin St. Francis on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

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Shirlee Perkins, 56, (rt) of San Francisco waves her hands with other polling inspectors as they watch President Elect Obama give his acceptance speach on a television at San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

Mike Holland (second from left) of San Francisco and the operations manager for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus waves a rainbow flag above the heads of singers from the chorus as they sing together during the No on 8 party at the Westin St. Francis on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

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Supporters of Barack Obama watch his acceptance speech while attending an Obama victory party at Mezzanine in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

The crowd gathered for the No on 8 party cheer speakers at the Westin St. Francis on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

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Revelers celebrate the results for the president of the United States at an Obama victory party at Mezzanine in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

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Lynne Robertson and Hollye Jenkins, both from Oakland working the phones and reacting to state wins at the Obama phone call center at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland photographed on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

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Rob Hyman of San Francisco (center) cheers on for John McCain for President despite favorable early returns for Obama at a GOP election evening party at the Pennisula Crowne Plaza hotel in Foster City, Calif., on Tuesday November 4, 2008.

Photo: Frederic Larson, The Chronicle

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Bob and Janet Buyers of Foster City watch the election returns at a GOP election evening party at the Peninsula Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, Calif., on Tuesday November 4, 2008.

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Maxine Lang, left and Maria Messina, John McCain and Sarah Palin supporters call voters from Messina's home to remind them to vote in Redwood City, Calif. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Ian Magruder reflects on his year long effort to get Obama elected. He is a strong advocate for student involvement. Magruder is in his first semester at UC Berkeley. He has worked for the election of Barack Obama since early this year, helping to register over 8,000 students in the Bay Area. He is currently the state field coordinator of "Students for Barack Obama."

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Ian Magruder joined dozens of students for a rally against several state propositions including Prop 8 in front of Sproul Plaza. Ian Magruder is in his first semester at UC Berkeley. He has worked for the election of Barack Obama since early this year, helping to register over 8,000 students in the Bay Area. He is currently the state field coordinator of "Students for Barack Obama."

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Ian Magruder hands out voter guides to UC Berkeley students Tuesday morning. Ian Magruder is in his first semester at UC Berkeley.

Commando Sergeant Major Ulyssies Moore, 92 years old, says, " I never in my life time thought I would live long enough to see an African American become the president, even to be nominated by a major party, so today is the most surprise of my 92 year life," Thursday Oct. 30, 2008, in San Francisco, Calif.

Jessica Yee, student from Bay School, helps Commando Sergeant Major Ulyssies Moore, place his ballot in the machine after casting his vote, at the Presidio Officer Club, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008, in San Francisco, Calif. " I never in my life time thought I would live long enough to see an African American become the president, even to be nominated by a major party, so today is the most surprise of my 92 year life,"

Commando Sergeant Major Ulyssies Moore, 92 years old, leaves the Presidio Officer Club, with a smile after casting his vote, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008, in San Francisco, Calif. " A soldiers eyes never cry, but my heart cried for joy when I cast my vote of Obama," said Moore.

Dan O'Leary, 42, and Adam Barrett, 41, stand in the center of Market St. and Castro with No On Prop 8 signs where they are hoping that there will be a party later tonight, on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008, in San Francisco, Calif